The Australia House opened to enormous acclaim in conjunction with the 2012 Echigo-Tsumari Triennale

Featuring an unconventional triangular design and a new, sturdy frame that should make this Australia House more resilient than the last (built in an old farmhouse), the double story gallery doubles as a studio for one lucky artist-in-residence. Burns opted for a soaring pitched roof and natural materials, all of which reinforce the notion that humans and nature are inseparable.

Inside the gallery – a contemporary space that is also deeply-rooted to its rural surroundings – the landscape dominates. And that’s a good thing. Most of the art pieces are displayed on the lower floor while the living quarters are disguised up above. Well-lit, cozy, and sustainably-built, the new Australia House is a beautiful testament to both the superiority of nature and the resilience of humanity.